The difference between Compulsory and Mandatory

When used as nouns, compulsory means something that is compulsory or required, whereas mandatory means a sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.

When used as adjectives, compulsory means required, whereas mandatory means obligatory.


check bellow for the other definitions of Compulsory and Mandatory

  1. Compulsory as an adjective:

    Required; obligatory; mandatory.

    Examples:

    "The ten-dollar fee was compulsory."

  2. Compulsory as an adjective:

    Having the power of compulsion; constraining.

    Examples:

    "Such compulsory measures are limited."

  1. Compulsory as a noun:

    Something that is compulsory or required.

  1. Mandatory as an adjective:

    Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

    Examples:

    "Attendance at a school is usually mandatory for children."

  2. Mandatory as an adjective:

    Of, being or relating to a mandate.

    Examples:

    "Mandatory Palestine"

  1. Mandatory as a noun (disc golf):

    A sign or line that require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: mando q1=colloquail"

  2. Mandatory as a noun (dated, rare):

    A person, organisation or state who receives a mandate; a mandatary.

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